https://www.dekut.com/India/iaf-pilot-abhinandan-varthaman-to-be-awarded-vir-chakra-on-independence-day/ Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who spent nearly 60 hours in Pakistan's custody after his MiG-21 Bison was shot down by Pakistan Air Force F-16s in February, will be awarded the Vir Chakra gallantry medal on Independence Day, news agency ANI reported." itemprop="description Wed, 14 Aug 2019 06:30:32 UTC en